• New Jersey GM Lou Lamoriello doesn't believe there's anything to the rumors that suggest Adam Larsson wants to play in Sweden next season. Guessing he hasn't looked too closely at the sparse ice time afforded the defenseman last season. The kid is withering on the vine with the Devils. A season (or two) back home might be best for him.

• Surprising absolutely no one, Ottawa GM Bryan Murray confirmed on Wednesday that Senators captain Jason Spezza wants out. Bruce Garrioch dishes the details including some very hopeful thoughts on what the team would like in return for the veteran pivot.